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Traetow Family History

Traetow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Treptow, Trafton, Paetow, Trow, Stratton, Bratton, Prieto, Ireton

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Where is the Traetow family from?

You can see how Traetow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Traetow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Traetow family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Traetow's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Traetow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Traetow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Traetow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Traetow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Traetow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Traetow. For the veterans among your Traetow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Traetow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Traetow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Traetow in 1962 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Traetow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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